DR Power 13 HP Towable - Manual (Page 33)

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Removing and Replacing the Engine Oil
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE
(5) MINUTES TO ALLOW ALL MOVING PARTS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND COOL. DISCONNECT
THE SPARK PLUG WIRE, KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG.
Supplies Needed:
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SAE 30 HD (see the table on page 16)
NOTE 1: The engine is equipped with a Drain Valve for ease in changing the oil (Figure 9).
NOTE 2: Drain the oil when the engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly and completely.
1. Position a suitable oil receptacle under the engine oil Drain Valve (located on the tow bar side of the
engine) and remove the engine Oil Fill Cap (Figure 9).
2. Open the engine oil Drain Valve by twisting the valve end counterclockwise and then pull out (Figure 9).
Allow the used oil to drain completely, and then close the Drain Valve (push in and turn clockwise).
3. Replace the engine oil using SAE 30 HD oil. See page 16.
4. Reattach the spark plug wire.
NOTE: If you are not reusing the oil, be sure to use environmentally safe disposal procedures in the disposing of the
used oil.
Oil Fill Cap
Oil Drain Valve
Turn counterclockwise
and pull out to open.
Figure 9